Update the VBIR Command Set
EtherneTV Portal Server Control Devices use SpitFire model VBIRs to manipulate DVDs, VCRs or other devices controlled by IR commands. The VBIR contains an internal library of several hundred IR command sets stored in flash memory. The internal library is accessed by a three digit code. The VBIR internal library supports a wide range of devices from many, but not all, device manufacturers. If the IR command set for a particular device is not stored in the internal library there are two ways (as explained below) that the VBIR can be enhanced to control the device.
Learning IR Commands
The VBIR (Spitfire Model III only) can be set to learn and store IR commands like a universal remote controller. Learned commands are stored in VBIR memory areas called slots and are accessed by reserved
Downloading External Libraries
The VBIR can be upgraded by downloading an external library file. External library files contain IR command sets for a specific device or devices. External library files are supplied by a third party or created using the SpitFire VBIR learning mode. For more information, see the application note Downloading External Libraries to the VBIR on the www.vbrick.com/ documentation page.
IP Receivers
Digital IP Receivers (formerly called STBs or Set Top Boxes) must be configured in ETV Portal Server before they can be managed and used for scheduled events. (IP Receiver version must also be 3.7.1 or higher.) Once configured, all IP Receivers in the system are
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